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Did you know Scarleteen has award-winning moderated message boards, a text/SMS service, advice columns, and live chat for young people who need support? Head to www.scarleteen.com/ask to get help from real humans with the experience and training to handle sex, health, and relationships questions.

The true goal of anarchy isn’t to destroy the government while everyone relies on it for basic survival. It’s to make the government irrelevant. You do that by being and building the supports and structures you want to see in your community and refusing to allow the government taking it over.

A user wrote to us because they are feeling nervous about socializing and dating while fat, trans, and autistic. Is this something you've experienced? Do you have any tips for feeling more comfortable when socializing? If you can relate, click here for Lisa's advice: www.scarleteen.com/read/relat...

Y'all @scarleteen.com continues to be incredible. Check out this series on dating and sex with disability ❤️‍🔥 www.scarleteen.com/read/disabil...

Reclaiming autonomy and a sense of personal power after sexual assault can look different for everyone. For Maille, it meant taking control and agency over her sexual health. While getting an IUD was difficult, she knew it would ultimately empower her. Read how here: www.scarleteen.com/read/abuse...

After any kind of trauma, not just sexual violence, sometimes sex can be activating. Ground yourself with an emotional safety plan so you and your partner know what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed. www.scarleteen.com/read/feeli...

Take it from Adam England: Testicular torsion is an extremely painful medical emergency, and a lot of people don't know what to watch out for. Get the details, and learn about what to expect from surgery and recovery, at Scarleteen. www.scarleteen.com/read/sexua...

Thanks to the 102 people who raised $7,695 to support Scarleteen, whether you donated or signal-boosted this year’s fundraiser! Your support pays for real sex ed from real people who lead with experience, care, and connection…and you can donate any time right here: pro.gofundme.com/give/566676#... 😉

Friends, we are SO CLOSE to our fundraising goal! Only $820 more to get us to $7k! Can you help us get there? Every little bit helps 🙏🏻❤️

In an era where queer & trans people are under attack, our team is defiantly queer & trans led, providing real support to scared people in scary times. But it’s scary for us, too. We need your support so we can provide community care to all who need it, every day: give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Sex ed doesn’t just center pleasure, but human connection. At Scarleteen, you’ll find education that includes navigating friendships, building community, and celebrating our whole selves. We’re raising $7k in honor of our 7 million visitors in 2026: join our donors today! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Hi friends! We are just over halfway to our fundraising goal! Can you help us continue doing what we do best? Young people deserve respect, care, and connection from sex ed. Scarleteen delivers that 365 days a year, for free, boldly and unapologetically, with your help: give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Parenting isn’t a solo project. Scarleteen helps parents—including some who got sex ed from us—with resources and support 365 days a year. We’re raising $7,000 by September 28th to make sure we’re always here for them. Join our donors today! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Our content is made by our staff & volunteers; NOT AI. It's made by real queer, trans, & disabled people FOR queer, trans, & disabled people! By the way, that includes our founder & director, @heathercorinna.bsky.social, who writes articles and actively participates in direct services every day! 🙌

At Scarleteen, our learner-led sex education includes tough conversations about abuse and harm reduction alongside celebration of the diversity of human relationships and experiences. We’re raising $7k by 9/28: Contribute today, and challenge someone to match you! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Scarleteen is, IMO, the best sex, health, and relationship education site on the internet. They've striven to provide the best science-based help and resources for longer than some of you have been alive, and continue to do so. They are so worthy of your help if you're able.

Thank you thank you thank you @eli.pizza! This is so very generous of you ❤️ If you'd like your donation to be matched, please consider donating to Eli's page for our fundraiser.

Scarleteen is people! That’s right, no generative AI here. We’re raising $7k by September 28th in honor of the 7 million visitors we expect this year to support the real humans delivering sex ed. Help out with a one-time contribution or become an annual donor! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Support queer- and trans- led sex ed and share our fundraiser so people can learn more about us and contribute to our work!

Please help support the best source of information about sex, relationships, consent, & identity (among other things!) for young people online. Scarleteen makes real compassionate information and advice available in a landscape that has a huge amount of incorrect and fear- or shame-based content.

School’s in! And so is Scarleteen’s annual fundraiser. We’re raising $7k for our 7m visitors in 2026. Chip today or become a monthly recurring donor here: give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

What do you do when struggling to accept your identity and also afraid that accepting yourself fully might make the future feel uncertain? Scarleteen staffer @sesmith.lol answers with insight from lived experience and many conversations with other trans elders: www.scarleteen.com/read/ident...

Loneliness can feel especially confusing when we’re supposed to be more “connected” than ever through social media. Adam England shares how to cope with these very human feelings and what to do when connection feels out of reach. www.scarleteen.com/read/feeli...

Sassafras Patterdale has advice for a visitor with a common question: What do you do when someone you consider a friend repeatedly crosses your boundaries, makes uncomfortable comments about your identity, and treats you like an accessory? www.scarleteen.com/read/relat...

The way people talk, you'd think it would be sooo easy to build healthy relationships with other people. But we know that things aren't always as simple as they seem. So we created a handy guide to help you build, board, and navigate healthy relationships! www.scarleteen.com/read/relat...

Many Scarleteen visitors are worried about their sexual fantasies. They think that they're bad people or their fantasies are dangerous. Learn about the difference between fantasy and reality, and how fantasies can be a healthy part of your sexuality and identity. www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

Wow! I'm constantly impressed with the resources from @scarleteen.com 💖 There are so many topics that young people need support with, and Scarleteen produces so many amazing resources that show people compassion, respect, and real care. What an awesome org. www.scarleteen.com/read/culture...

Pumps seem simple in theory but they are one of the more misunderstood sex toys. A lot of us know about them from jokes about people trying to make their penises bigger (they can't, just fyi). But pumps have lots of uses and can be very pleasurable. Learn more: www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

We're bringing back another greatest hit from Heather Corinna today! The beauty of this piece lies in the driving home of the message that no two bodies are ever built the same and thus pleasure looks different for every body! www.scarleteen.com/read/bodie...

Everyone's timeline on T is different: For Cay Macres, it felt frustratingly slow, until they started relating to their body with more curiosity, and less impatience. www.scarleteen.com/read/ident...

Sometimes, even when you really like someone your dynamic just isn't right for a romance. And that's ok! But it's not always easy going from LIKING someone to liking someone, y'know? Lisa Laman is here to help you navigate transitioning from dating to friendship: www.scarleteen.com/read/relat...

Scarleteen remains undefeated in the clear and concise sex ed department

Seen people talking about “sex addiction” and “porn addiction"? These are not real medical diagnoses. Dr. Amy Marsh explains, with information for people who are concerned about the role of sex and porn in their lives. www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

After experiencing sexual assault or abuse, many survivors struggle with sexual/romantic relationships. Scarleteen founder @heathercorinna.bsky.social writes about how to feel safe in your own body, rediscover your sexual self, and be kinder to yourself: www.scarleteen.com/read/abuse...

For unhoused young people who left dangerous living situations, the risk of being picked up by police and returned to those situations is a big concern. Sassafras Patterdale offers practical safety tips if this happens to you or someone you care about: www.scarleteen.com/read/sent-...